About the role The Senior Technical Designer for Apparel will oversee hard woven categories and facilitate the transition of product from initial design/proto to TOP approval. This individual will have a focus on hard woven product categories, including, but not limited to bottoms and tailored jackets. They will collaborate with cross-functional partners to land appropriate fit and functional intent as well as with business partners to obtain clear direction and consensus on design aesthetic, fit intent and construction. The individual will be responsible for leading fit sessions on live models, working with Design to achieve design aesthetic and communicate fit and balance corrections to vendors as well as standardize and refine construction standards. The individual will leverage and develop key vendor relationships to support working efficiently and drive fit consistency to improve the customer experience. This role is based in our Atlanta headquarters, requires weekly in office work Monday-Thursday, and reports into our Manager, Technical Design, Apparel.  You’ll love it because you will… Ensure overall fit consistency and provide fit approvalsDemonstrate a clear understanding of design, merchandising, product development and production prioritiesLead fit sessions, construction and fit approval, and documentation to all business partners to meet guidelinesDevelop Technical Design tools (patterns, blocks, grading, construction standards, etc.) to achieve optimal and consistent fitLead and support product’s wear testing throughout development and production stagesLeverage technical knowledge and leadership support to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may require an innovative approachLeverage technical knowledge to maintain fit intent, balance and construction across all markets (Petite/Tall, plus sizing)Identify potential production and quality issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrityEvaluate garment to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and fit intentTrack and manage workflow and workload for own product or teamRecommend raw material components to meet brand standard and uphold design intent
